August 14, 2024
Tag: Drift
Progress at San Ysidro Ranch’s Botanical Garden
Plus: The network of paths in lower Franceschi Park; checking in on two architecturally noteworthy houses on E. Mountain Drive; Tina Schlieske Quintet to play the Lobero Theatre; Covet/Cherval Studio shop has closed; potential development across from the Public Market; Drift hotel now has an event space next door. 14
February 9, 2023
Three Pickles Is Opening a Second Santa Barbara Shop
More food news: Gala restaurant has launched dinner service; Na Na Thai is working on a permanent location in Buellton; Azul is opening for real next week; Kaz to Go Japanese restaurant has debuted in San Roque; 4 Eggs & Pizza changed its name; the Drift hotel's café and bar are up and running; more on the forthcoming restaurants at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern. 19
February 8, 2023
State Street’s Drift Hotel Has Opened
Plus: Van Morrison and James Taylor to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Urgent Veterinary Care opening on De La Vina; the complicated hotel project coming to W. Montecito Street; interior designer Amber Lewis hints about a Santa Barbara shop; wildfire detection camera installed on Ortega Ridge; wonderful little building squandered. 13
January 15, 2023
January 11, 2023
Is More Change Coming to Montecito’s Upper Village?
More food news: Downtown Mexican restaurant soft-opens tomorrow; Augie's has updated its menu and lowered its prices; Drift hotel café and bar should debut soon; the Goleta Beach restaurant was damaged in last week's storm; Bedda Mia is on an extended break. 15
October 21, 2022
Debate Continues Over the State Street Promenade
Other recent news: Olive Mill ramps to be closed for roundabout construction; comedian Andy Dick arrested for alleged burglary in Santa Barbara; Drift hotel slated to open in December; the seasonal closure of Loma Alta Drive; Santa Barbara News-Press to stop daily delivery; ExxonMobil bought troubled crude oil Pipelines from Plains All American; ZooLights is coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo. 6
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Burning Questions
- Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?
- What Was the Weeping Willow Inn?
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
- Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?
- Why Are There Pedestrian Gates at Train Tracks?
- Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?
Recent Comments
I agree with Roy that first comment about staying open later is very tone deaf. Many restaurants are struggling to staff and/or to keep their… — Jimmy
Thank you for highlighting all the interesting, wonderful, and quirky aspects of my neighborhood behind Magnolia Center. Moved here in 1993 and I would not… — REC
Roy, why are you signing your name at the end of these? Lemme guess, you're a boomer! See how does that feel? Not too great.… — Boom
My favorite thing about this comment section is the fact that the only restaurant in Santa Barbara that consistently serves late, is Restaurant Roy 😂 — J
Seriously you all, how much business do you think the average restaurant would do from 9:00-10:00pm here in Santa Barbara? I’m not in the restaurant… — Roy
Who do they think will staff these? — Anon
I can relate to more late night options Thursday-Saturday. I use to frequent Edomasa when it would stay open till midnight and I am happy… — TJ
Roy, take a deep breath and a chill pill. Not everyone like to have dinner at 4:30pm and goes to bed at 8pm. — Peter
I so agree. And what is with his over the top " Moroccan " fetish ??? — Janet
Jeez, Roy. JO was expressing a hope, not a demand. Also, what’s the deal with calling out someone’s “generation” as an insult? There is literally… — Andrew